Chapter XV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE MAN IN THE GREEN COAT Those present at this scene had listened and looked on from a distance without interruption, realizing that they had before them two powerful personalities.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

anew

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading The principal of the royalist agency was the first to break the silence.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading You are all witnesses of the oath which these two leaders, in a cause which is also our own, have taken.

in addition

From this reading You are all witnesses of the oath which these two leaders, in a cause which is also our own, have taken.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE MAN IN THE GREEN COAT Those present at this scene had listened and looked on from a distance without interruption, realizing that they had before them two powerful personalities.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE MAN IN THE GREEN COAT Those present at this scene had listened and looked on from a distance without interruption, realizing that they had before them two powerful personalities.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE MAN IN THE GREEN COAT Those present at this scene had listened and looked on from a distance without interruption, realizing that they had before them two powerful personalities.

terminate

From this reading The principal of the royalist agency was the first to break the silence.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading You are all witnesses of the oath which these two leaders, in a cause which is also our own, have taken.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading THE MAN IN THE GREEN COAT Those present at this scene had listened and looked on from a distance without interruption, realizing that they had before them two powerful personalities.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading THE MAN IN THE GREEN COAT Those present at this scene had listened and looked on from a distance without interruption, realizing that they had before them two powerful personalities.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

divisible by two

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The principal of the royalist agency was the first to break the silence.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE MAN IN THE GREEN COAT Those present at this scene had listened and looked on from a distance without interruption, realizing that they had before them two powerful personalities.

obtain

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading THE MAN IN THE GREEN COAT Those present at this scene had listened and looked on from a distance without interruption, realizing that they had before them two powerful personalities.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE MAN IN THE GREEN COAT Those present at this scene had listened and looked on from a distance without interruption, realizing that they had before them two powerful personalities.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading You are all witnesses of the oath which these two leaders, in a cause which is also our own, have taken.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE MAN IN THE GREEN COAT Those present at this scene had listened and looked on from a distance without interruption, realizing that they had before them two powerful personalities.

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading THE MAN IN THE GREEN COAT Those present at this scene had listened and looked on from a distance without interruption, realizing that they had before them two powerful personalities.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading THE MAN IN THE GREEN COAT Those present at this scene had listened and looked on from a distance without interruption, realizing that they had before them two powerful personalities.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE MAN IN THE GREEN COAT Those present at this scene had listened and looked on from a distance without interruption, realizing that they had before them two powerful personalities.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE MAN IN THE GREEN COAT Those present at this scene had listened and looked on from a distance without interruption, realizing that they had before them two powerful personalities.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

come together

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

the force of workers available

From this reading They are men who do more than they promise.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading They are men who do more than they promise.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading You are all witnesses of the oath which these two leaders, in a cause which is also our own, have taken.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The principal of the royalist agency was the first to break the silence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE MAN IN THE GREEN COAT Those present at this scene had listened and looked on from a distance without interruption, realizing that they had before them two powerful personalities.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading You are all witnesses of the oath which these two leaders, in a cause which is also our own, have taken.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading You are all witnesses of the oath which these two leaders, in a cause which is also our own, have taken.

plural of “personality” — the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading THE MAN IN THE GREEN COAT Those present at this scene had listened and looked on from a distance without interruption, realizing that they had before them two powerful personalities.

plural of “pledge” — a deposit of personal property as security for a debt

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading THE MAN IN THE GREEN COAT Those present at this scene had listened and looked on from a distance without interruption, realizing that they had before them two powerful personalities.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading THE MAN IN THE GREEN COAT Those present at this scene had listened and looked on from a distance without interruption, realizing that they had before them two powerful personalities.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading The principal of the royalist agency was the first to break the silence.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading They are men who do more than they promise.

-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading THE MAN IN THE GREEN COAT Those present at this scene had listened and looked on from a distance without interruption, realizing that they had before them two powerful personalities.

an advocate of the principles of monarchy

From this reading The principal of the royalist agency was the first to break the silence.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading THE MAN IN THE GREEN COAT Those present at this scene had listened and looked on from a distance without interruption, realizing that they had before them two powerful personalities.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading The principal of the royalist agency was the first to break the silence.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading You are all witnesses of the oath which these two leaders, in a cause which is also our own, have taken.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They are men who do more than they promise.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE MAN IN THE GREEN COAT Those present at this scene had listened and looked on from a distance without interruption, realizing that they had before them two powerful personalities.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE MAN IN THE GREEN COAT Those present at this scene had listened and looked on from a distance without interruption, realizing that they had before them two powerful personalities.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE MAN IN THE GREEN COAT Those present at this scene had listened and looked on from a distance without interruption, realizing that they had before them two powerful personalities.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading You are all witnesses of the oath which these two leaders, in a cause which is also our own, have taken.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE MAN IN THE GREEN COAT Those present at this scene had listened and looked on from a distance without interruption, realizing that they had before them two powerful personalities.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THE MAN IN THE GREEN COAT Those present at this scene had listened and looked on from a distance without interruption, realizing that they had before them two powerful personalities.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading THE MAN IN THE GREEN COAT Those present at this scene had listened and looked on from a distance without interruption, realizing that they had before them two powerful personalities.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The principal of the royalist agency was the first to break the silence.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE MAN IN THE GREEN COAT Those present at this scene had listened and looked on from a distance without interruption, realizing that they had before them two powerful personalities.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The principal of the royalist agency was the first to break the silence.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

at the time that

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading You are all witnesses of the oath which these two leaders, in a cause which is also our own, have taken.

which person or people

From this reading They are men who do more than they promise.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading THE MAN IN THE GREEN COAT Those present at this scene had listened and looked on from a distance without interruption, realizing that they had before them two powerful personalities.

plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading You are all witnesses of the oath which these two leaders, in a cause which is also our own, have taken.

an established custom

From this reading "Gentlemen," said he, "it is always a gain when two leaders, even when they are about to separate--the one to do battle in the east, the other on the west of France, and though they may never meet again--it is always something gained when they exchange fraternal pledges as the knights of the Middle Ages were wont to do.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You are all witnesses of the oath which these two leaders, in a cause which is also our own, have taken.